"Dart's first start will come at home on Sunday against the undefeated Los Angeles Chargers at MetLife Stadium. The 25th overall pick this year out of Ole Miss served as the backup to Wilson the first three games of the season. The Giants (0-3) also have veteran Jameis Winston on the roster. Head coach Brian Daboll left open the possibility to make a change at quarterback on Monday afternoon when he said the team was "evaluating everything." He refused to declare Wilson the starter."
"Wilson struggled in Sunday night's 22-9 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He threw for 160 yards and tossed a pair of interceptions. There was also an ugly red-zone possession late in the contest where he threw the ball out of bounds on fourth down and he was booed late in the first half after the second interception. The switch to Dart is a move that could reinvigorate a disappointed fan base."
"Dart's been preparing for this moment ever since the Giants traded back into the first round to get him to New York. He's done nothing but impress since taking the field in the spring. Dart started the spring with the third-team offense and quickly worked his way past Winston early in the summer. His first extended taste of regular season NFL action will come against a Chargers defense that is currently allowing less than 300 yards per game."
The New York Giants plan to bench Russell Wilson after three games and start first-round rookie Jaxson Dart at home against the Los Angeles Chargers. Dart served as Wilson's backup the first three games and was the 25th overall pick from Ole Miss. The Giants are 0-3 and also carry veteran Jameis Winston on the roster. Head coach Brian Daboll said the team was "evaluating everything" and did not declare a starter. Wilson struggled in a 22-9 loss to the Chiefs, with 160 passing yards and two interceptions. Dart impressed throughout spring and summer and will face a Chargers defense allowing under 300 yards per game, offering a different offensive look and additional options.
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